Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210
92 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GR Digital IV was announced 11 months before the NX210 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR Digital IV matches up vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung NX210
GR Digital IV | NX210 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Clearer display (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
NX210 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | September 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX210
GR Digital IV | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV and the NX210.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and NX210.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung NX210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB65 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $625 |